Working on Kasey's Quilt

This afternoon I worked on Kasey's quilt. I finished the 48 8 inch appliqued squares. Then quartered and laid out the purple blocks. I hope to sew the purple blocks together tomorrow night. It is a type of raggy quilt only the seam allowance are all turned in; only the applique edges are left raw for clipping. My accomplishments and the amount of time it takes are small compared to what experienced quilters are able to complete in a few hours--I am constantly amazed at how much I am learning and enjoying what I am doing!

This week we start the WKCE (Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination). It is very unfair to my students to be required to take the test. The majority of students are working significantly below grade level. Yet, they take the same test as their general education peers. My students become frustrated-those with EBD (Emotional Behavioral Disability) issues may become agitated and act out, those with SLD (specific learning disability) or CD (cognitive disability) feel they are failures and "dumb", the ADD/ADHD kids will be extremely hyper. It will be a long three weeks as we work on the test a couple of hours a day .
Have a great week!
Linda